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Length/Distance | Convert from hand [non-equine] to douzieme [watchmaking] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (hand [non-equine]) The hand is a traditional unit of distance, now used mostly to measure the height of horses. One hand equals 4 inches, 1/3 foot, or 10.16 centimeters. Unit Definition (douzieme [watchmaking]) The douzieme is a traditional unit of distance used in watchmaking. The word is French for "twelfth," and a douzième is equal to 1/12 Swiss ligne. This is about 188 micrometers (microns) or 7.4 mils.
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